AMPTHILL ROAD, SG17 5BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG17 5BD

AMPTHILL ROAD, SG17 5BD, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.40 per 1,000 population. This SG17 5BD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG17 postcode area, which has experienced 136 crimes and a crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG17 5BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG17 5BD, encompassing approximately 2261 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG17 5BD area, explore the SG17 5BD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SG17 5BD Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 47
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • River View with total crimes: 4

AMPTHILL ROAD, SG17 5BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3531.4034.62%
Anti-social behaviour2115.4810.53%
Violence and sexual offences89.29300.00%
Public order33.540.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2625.21333.33%
Anti-social behaviour1911.5072.73%
Public order38.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.33-84.62%
Other theft20.880.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.3430.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.75-54.17%
Shoplifting64.86-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.65-20.00%
Public order41.77-55.56%
Burglary31.77200.00%
Vehicle crime21.33-50.00%
Other theft20.88-60.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2429.63700.00%
Violence and sexual offences1010.6142.86%
Public order94.42800.00%
Shoplifting73.9816.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.100.00%
Other theft52.21-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.2133.33%
Burglary11.770.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.940.00%
Other theft73.10250.00%
Shoplifting63.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6550.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Public order11.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.40600.00%
Shoplifting33.1050.00%
Other theft21.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-71.43%
Public order20.88100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.29600.00%
Drugs33.1050.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Shoplifting20.88-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.08-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.77-57.14%
Other theft31.33-25.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.17-12.50%
Shoplifting63.10200.00%
Other theft42.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.29700.00%
Other theft43.54-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.77-25.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Shoplifting20.88-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-75.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft710.61133.33%
Shoplifting63.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.65-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.77300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.77-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.650.00%
Other theft32.210.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202413
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
July 202411
June 202424
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202426
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG17 5BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total47
    Shoplifting34
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. River View
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Nightingale Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Duck Lane
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. New Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Back Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Hollies
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1